Liability of Shipper for Failing or Refusing to Accept Cars; Liability of Shipper for Failure or Refusal to Pay Damages Upon Written Demand Therefor

  1. Law
  2. Georgia Code
  3. Public Utilities and Public Transportation
  4. Transportation of Freight and Passengers Generally
  5. Transportation and Storage of Freight and Livestock
  6. Furnishing of Refrigerator Cars by Railroad Companies
  7. Liability of Shipper for Failing or Refusing to Accept Cars; Liability of Shipper for Failure or Refusal to Pay Damages Upon Written Demand Therefor

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

In the event the shipper fails or refuses to accept any suitable cars furnished in a timely manner pursuant to Code Section 46-9-90, he shall be liable to the railroad company for the sum of $10.00 per car and the cost of the first or initial icing in the event the same is iced. If the shipper fails or refuses to pay same within 30 days after written demand therefor, he shall be liable for $20.00 per car, together with the cost of icing.

(Ga. L. 1907, p. 84, § 3; Civil Code 1910, § 2776; Code 1933, § 18-316.)


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.